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Tekeste Kebede

Tekeste Kebede

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Birth dateAug 14, 1981

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Tekeste Kebede is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on August 14, 1981. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:53.75 in the 3000m, 13:29.08 in the 5000m, 29:44.69 in the 10000m, 1:02:51 in the Semi and 2:07:23 in the Marathon. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts

Marathon

2:07:23

15 Kilometres Road

43:18

2014 season best

1:06:41

Oct 12, 2014 · Boston, MA (USA)

2014 season best

Age

45 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Marathon 2:07:23 (#697 all-time), 15 Kilometres Road 43:18, 2014 season best 1:06:41 (Oct 12, 2014, Boston, MA (USA)) · 45 years old

PB

Personal bests

7:53.75

13:29.08

29:44.69

1:02:51

2:07:23

13:45

43:18

28:27

47:39

1:02:46

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2014	Semi	1:06:41	-	Oct 12, 2014	↓	Boston, MA (USA)
2013	Semi	1:07:54	-	Oct 13, 2013	↓	Boston, MA (USA)
2011	10Kilometr	30:01	-	Aug 6, 2011	↓	Cape Elizabeth, ME (USA)
2010	Marathon	2:07:23	-	Apr 19, 2010	↑	Boston Marathon
2009	10Kilometr	28:27	-	Aug 1, 2009	↓	Cape Elizabeth, ME (USA)
2009	Marathon	2:07:52	-	Dec 6, 2009	↑	Fukuoka (JPN)
2008	15Kilometr	45:33	-	Jul 13, 2008	↓	Utica, NY (USA)
2008	Marathon	2:12:10	-	Jun 1, 2008	↑	Baltimore, MD (USA)
2006	Marathon	2:13:15	-	Jun 4, 2006	↑	Honolulu, HI (USA)
2005	10Kilometr	29:36	-	May 30, 2005	↓	Boulder, CO (USA)
2005	Semi	1:03:47	-	Sep 4, 2005	↓	Virginia Beach, VA (USA)
2005	Marathon	2:12:03	-	Mar 26, 2005	↑	Las Vegas, NV (USA)
2004	10Kilometr	29:11	-	Aug 1, 2004	↓	Cape Elizabeth, ME (USA)
2004	Marathon	2:11:48	-	Jun 6, 2004	↑	Tempe, AZ (USA)
2003	10Kilometr	28:37	-	Mar 23, 2003	↓	Mobile, AL (USA)
2003	10MilesRoa	47:39	-	Apr 6, 2003	↑	Washington, DC (USA)
2003	Semi	1:04:00	-	Aug 31, 2003	↓	Virginia Beach, VA (USA)
2002	5Kilometre	13:45	-	Oct 6, 2002	-	Syracuse, NY (USA)
2002	10Kilometr	29:28	-	Feb 17, 2002	↓	San Juan (PUR)
2002	10MilesRoa	47:46	-	Apr 7, 2002	↑	Washington, DC (USA)
2001	3000m	7:53.75	-	Jun 3, 2001	↑	Portland, OR (USA)
2001	10Kilometr	29:23	-	Aug 4, 2001	↓	Cape Elizabeth, ME (USA)
2001	15Kilometr	43:18	-	Jul 8, 2001	↓	Utica, NY (USA)
2000	5000m	13:29.08	-	Jun 3, 2000	-	Dedham, MA (USA)
2000	10000m	29:44.69	-	Oct 17, 2000	-	Santiago de Chile IAAF World Junior Championships
2000	20Kilometr	1:02:46	-	May 27, 2000	-	Wheeling, WV (USA)
1999	3000m	8:14.53	-	May 22, 1999	↑	Dedham, MA (USA)
1999	15Kilometr	44:42	-	Jul 11, 1999	↓	Utica, NY (USA)
1998	Semi	1:02:51	-	Sep 27, 1998	↓	Zürich IAAF World Half Marathon Championships

2014

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:06:41	-	Oct 12	Boston B.A.A Half Marathon, Boston, MA

2013

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:07:54	-	Oct 13	Boston B.A.A. Half Marathon, Boston, MA

2011

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	30:01	-	Aug 6	Cape Elizabeth Beach to Beacon, Cape Elizabeth, ME

2010

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:14:44	-	Dec 5	Fukuoka Marathon, Fukuoka
Marathon	2:07:23	-	Apr 19	Boston Marathon

2009

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:07:52	-	Dec 6	Fukuoka Marathon, Fukuoka
10Kilometr	28:27	-	Aug 1	Cape Elizabeth Beach to Beacon, Cape Elizabeth, ME
Marathon	2:09:49	-	Apr 20	Boston Marathon
Marathon	2:10:36	-	Jan 18	Tempe Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon, Tempe, AZ

2008

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:13:00	-	Oct 11	Baltimore Marathon, Baltimore, MD
15Kilometr	45:33	-	Jul 13	Utica Boilermaker, Utica, NY
Marathon	2:12:10	-	Jun 1	San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, San Diego, CA
Marathon	2:15:21	-	Apr 20	Nagano Marathon, Nagano

2006

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:26:16	-	Dec 10	Honolulu Marathon, Honolulu, HI
Marathon	2:13:15	-	Jun 4	San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, San Diego, CA

2005

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:14:38	-	Dec 4	Las Vegas Marathon, Las Vegas, NV
Semi	1:04:43	-	Sep 18	Philadelphia Half Marathon, Philadelphia, PA
Semi	1:03:47	-	Sep 4	Virginia Beach Rock'n'Roll Half Marathon, Virginia Beach, VA
Marathon	2:13:16	-	Jun 5	San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, San Diego, CA
10Kilometr	29:36	-	May 30	Boulder International Challenge, Boulder, CO
Marathon	2:12:03	-	Mar 26	Xiamen International Marathon, Xiamen
Semi	1:04:23	-	Feb 6	Coamo San Blas Half Marathon, Coamo

2004

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:24:02	-	Dec 12	Addis Abeba City Marathon, Addis Abeba
10Kilometr	29:11	-	Aug 1	Cape Elizabeth Peoples Beach to Beacon, Cape Elizabeth, ME
Marathon	2:11:48	-	Jun 6	San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, San Diego, CA
10Kilometr	29:43	-	May 31	Boulder International Challenge, Boulder, CO
Marathon	2:20:16	-	Jan 11	Tempe Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon, Tempe, AZ

2003

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:04:00	-	Aug 31	Virginia Beach Half Marathon, Virginia Beach, VA
10Kilometr	30:36	-	May 26	Boulder International Challenge, Boulder, CO
10MilesRoa	47:39	-	Apr 6	Washington Cherry Blossom, Washington, DC
10Kilometr	28:37	-	Mar 23	Mobile Azalea Trail Run, Mobile, AL

2002

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5Kilometre	13:45	-	Oct 6	Festival of Races, Syracuse, NY
10MilesRoa	47:46	-	Apr 7	Washington Cherry Blossom 10 Mile, Washington, DC
10Kilometr	29:32	-	Mar 30	New Orleans Crescent City Classic 10 km, New Orleans, LA
10Kilometr	29:28	-	Feb 17	San Juan World's Best 10K, San Juan

2001

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	29:23	-	Aug 4	Cape Elizabeth Beach to Beacon 10 km, Cape Elizabeth, ME
10Kilometr	29:39	-	Jul 28	Clarksburg 10 km, Clarksburg, WV
15Kilometr	43:18	-	Jul 8	Utica Boilermaker 15 km, Utica, NY
10Kilometr	29:47	-	Jul 4	Atlanta Peachtree 10 km, Atlanta, GA
10Kilometr	30:00	-	Jun 10	Carrera Int. Abraham Rosa 10km, Toa Baja
3000m	7:53.75	-	Jun 3	Portland adidas Oregon Track Classic, Portland, OR
10Kilometr	29:39	-	May 28	Boulder 10 km, Boulder, CO

2000

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	29:44.69	-	Oct 17	Santiago de Chile IAAF World Junior Championships
5000m	13:51.70	-	Jul 10	Algiers African Championships, Algiers
5000m	13:29.08	-	Jun 3	Dedham New England Twilight Meet, Dedham, MA
20Kilometr	1:02:46	-	May 27	Big Boy Classic, Wheeling, WV

1999

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
15Kilometr	44:42	-	Jul 11	Boilermaker, Utica, NY
3000m	8:14.53	-	May 22	Dedham Invitational, Dedham, MA

1998

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:02:51	-	Sep 27	Zürich IAAF World Half Marathon Championships

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Tekeste Kebede's Marathon personal best?

Tekeste Kebede's Marathon personal best is 2:07:23, set on Apr 19, 2010 in Boston, MA (USA), #697 on the all-time list.

Which events does Tekeste Kebede compete in?

Tekeste Kebede competes in the Marathon and 15 Kilometres Road.

How did Tekeste Kebede perform in 2014?

2014 season best: 1:06:41, set on Oct 12, 2014 in Boston, MA (USA).